In today’s episode, our hosts, Tracey and Scott, kick off their eleventh year of the Disney, Indiana Podcast with a look at the legacy of the 1992 Disney animated classic, Aladdin. They discuss its theatrical release, popular and critical response, the sequels and television series, the Broadway musical and upcoming live-action remake, as well as the impact of the film on the Disney theme parks. Tracey and Scott then hand things over to the Mortis and his two daughters, Kaitlyn and Athena so they can discuss their recent Central Florida vacation. Our hosts return with a quick intro to a couple of lesser-known songs associated with the Aladdin franchise, and wrap up the show with some listener feedback and a look ahead to the next episode and upcoming Disney-related events.

In today’s episode, our hosts, Tracey and Scott, present this month’s Disney Renaissance segment. They’re sharing the Ron Clements talk on Aladdin that they recorded during their recent two-week cruise aboard the Disney Wonder. Clements was the co-writer and co-director of this 1992 Disney animated classic and he shares some behind the scenes information and production stories. After the recording, our hosts call over to the Main Street Cinema and wrap up the show with a mention of the Lion King Broadway production coming to Indianapolis, Indiana.

In today’s episode, our hosts, Tracey and Scott present their coverage of the latest Disney/Lucasfilm theatrical release Solo: A Star Wars Story. They’ll delve into some production and behind the scenes information, discuss the marketing along with the critical and popular response before sharing their own thoughts. Did the film make the Kessel Run in less than 12 parsecs, or did it blow its hyperdrive right out of the gate? Listen and find out! Tracey and Scott will then present the next Disney Renaissance segment with a look at the legacy of 1991’s Beauty and the Beast. Along the way, they’ll call over to the Main Street Cinema and wrap up the show with a sneak peek into the next episode.

On this episode, our hosts, Tracey and Scott make up for missing April’s Disney renaissance segment with a double-shot of this celebration. They start with a look at the legacy of 1989’s The Little Mermaid, discussing how the film performed in the theater, the home video releases, the soundtrack and where you’ll find Ariel and her fishy friends at the Disney theme parks. After surfacing, Tracey and Scott turn their attention to the production of 1991’s Beauty and the Beast by looking at Disney’s history with the film, the creation of the story, the music and the casting of the characters. Along the way, they’ll check in with Mortis to learn out the new upcoming direct-to-the-cinema feature and then wrap of the episode with a look at the future episodes of the show

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Smile, Darn Ya Smile
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Sammy Davis, Jr. – Smile, Darn Ya Smile (1949)

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Episode Pictures
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Scott meets Ariel (The Little Mermaid) at Ariel’s Grotto in the Magic Kingdom. This picture was taken in May of 2000.

Tracey and Scott with Ariel (The Little Mermaid) at Ariel’s Grotto in the Magic Kingdom. This picture was taken in May of 2004.

In today’s episode, our hosts, Tracey and Scott, present this month’s Disney Renaissance segment. They’re sharing the Ron Clements talk on The Little Mermaid that they recorded during their recent two-week cruise aboard the Disney Wonder. Clements was the co-writer and co-director of this 1989 Disney animated classic and he shares some behind the scenes information and production stories. After the recording, our hosts call over to the Main Street Cinema and wrap up the show with a mention of Scott’s recent appearance on another podcast.